Boy name
Timuçin name meaning
“blacksmith; worker in iron”
Timuçin means blacksmith or worker in iron in its traditional interpretation. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it is the Turkish form of Mongolian Temüjin. Genghis Khan's personal name, Temüjin, supplies a historical association, while iron being worked on an anvil illustrates the stated meaning.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Mongolian
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Timuçin mean?
Blacksmith; worker in iron
In Turkish: demirci; demir işleyen
Timuçin is associated with Temüjin, the personal name of Genghis Khan before he adopted his imperial title. This gives it a strong Central Asian historical reference. The interpretation involving blacksmithing is widespread, though the older linguistic relationships behind the name require some caution.
The final sound in has no single shared meaning across these names. Emin, Şahin and Engin must be understood as whole names, not through their last letters alone. More boy names ending in -in →
How popular is Timuçin?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Timuçin in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Timuçin
Timuçin is the Turkish form of Mongolian Temüjin. The name is generally connected with iron and metalworking, although details of its historical derivation remain debated.
Double names with Timuçin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Timuçin Cavit
Meaning of each name
- Timuçin: blacksmith; worker in iron
- Cavit: lasting, everlasting, enduring
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Nüvit Timuçin
Meaning of each name
- Nüvit: glad tidings, welcome news
- Timuçin: blacksmith; worker in iron
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Timuçin Baha
Meaning of each name
- Timuçin: blacksmith; worker in iron
- Baha: splendor, beauty, radiant brilliance
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Fazıl Timuçin
Meaning of each name
- Fazıl: virtuous; distinguished in merit
- Timuçin: blacksmith; worker in iron
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Timuçin Sami
Meaning of each name
- Timuçin: blacksmith; worker in iron
- Sami: exalted, elevated; of high standing
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Dilaver Timuçin
Meaning of each name
- Dilaver: brave, courageous and valiant
- Timuçin: blacksmith; worker in iron
How to pronounce Timuçin
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /timut͡ʃin/ |
Is Timuçin a boy’s name?
Yes, Timuçin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Timuçin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Timuçin
Names with related meanings
- Demir♂İron
- Sinan♂The pointed metal head of a spear
- Demirhan♂A khan as strong as iron
- Timur♂İron
- Polat♂Steel
- Özdemir♂Pure iron
- Çelik♂Steel, a hard and durable iron alloy
- Demiralp♂A hero as strong as iron
- Demirel♂İron hand
- Aydemir♂Moon and iron
- Demircan♂A soul as strong as iron
- Kandemir♂A name combining blood and iron
Famous people named Timuçin
- Timuçin Esen · b. 1973
- Timuçin Şahin · b. 1973
- Timuçin Aşcıgil · b. 1986
- Timuçin Bayazıt · b. 1972
- Timuçin Caymaz · b. 1928
- Timuçin Çuğ · b. 1951
- Timuçin Davras · b. 1928
- Timuçin Meriç · b. 1970
- Timuçin Turan · b. 1944
- Timuçin Alar
- Timuçin Avşar
- Timuçin Aydın
FAQ about the name Timuçin
What is the meaning of Timuçin?
Timuçin means “blacksmith; worker in iron”. Timuçin is the Turkish form of Mongolian Temüjin. The name is generally connected with iron and metalworking, although details of its historical derivation remain debated.
Is Timuçin a boy’s name?
Yes, Timuçin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Timuçin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Timuçin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Timuçin?
Timuçin is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Timuçin have?
Timuçin has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Timuçin?
Timuçin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Timuçin?
Some ideas: Timuçin Cavit; Nüvit Timuçin; Timuçin Baha.
Famous people named Timuçin?
Notable people named Timuçin include Timuçin Esen, Timuçin Şahin, Timuçin Aşcıgil.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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